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Celebrate National Superhero Day with Krispy Kreme

April 27, 2013

On April 28, people of all ages will be celebrating National Superhero Day with capes and costumes in honor of their favorite superhuman hero or villain. Krispy Kreme wants you to celebrate this occasion with a FREE dozen doughnuts for the real-life everyday heroes among us! Download your Krispy Kreme Hero Appreciation Day coupon at HeroAppreciationDay.com today. Bring your [...]

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Angry Birds Birthday Party

April 26, 2013

Ben’s 7th birthday was in January, but with so much going on his birthday party didn’t happen. Oh, I planned one. Then I postponed it, canceled it, changed it, and finally kinda gave up. So, when Party City contacted me and told me that they wanted to send me a bunch of goodies for [...]

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Topsy-Turvey Herb Garden

April 25, 2013

Now that Spring has arrived, I wish I had a green thumb. The weather is gorgeous and I would love to have a garden. Maybe some day I will; with tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and maybe even some asparagus. But, for now I’ll make due with my new mini herb garden. This Topsy-Turvey Herb Garden was [...]

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REAL Change #TeachersChangeLives

April 22, 2013

Most of you know I was taught at home from 2nd grade through high school graduation. My mom was a terrific teacher and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. Mom has always been my hero and I’ve always hoped to be like her – a strong woman of God, serving others. There is [...]

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A Reminder

April 21, 2013

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Spring Fashion at Walmart

April 19, 2013

The weather around here has been odd, to say the least. One day it’s cold and raining, and the next it’s warm and sunny. They say April showers bring May flowers, but perhaps the flowers will bloom early this year. Today was gorgeous! The wind has finally died down and the temperatures in the mid [...]

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Planning a Child’s Party without the Chaos {Guest Post}

April 18, 2013

The oven timer goes off and I rush away from my pile of wrapping paper and ribbons over to the oven to pull out what is supposed to be a cake masterpiece. It’s my sons 7th birthday and guests for his party are supposed to be arriving at my house within the hour. Why on [...]

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Depression, Anxiety, and Me {Part One}

April 17, 2013

At Blissdom last month, Jon Acuff challenged us to let go of our fears, and step out of our comfort zones to do something amazing. And then he said something that truly spoke to me– photo credit: reNET via photopin cc It was then that I realized that I have been hiding my scars. I [...]

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“Everything is Bigger in Texas”

April 15, 2013

On my last trip to Texas, I bought some goodies for the kiddos. They were all convinced I was tricking them in to thinking these giant gummy candies were in fact jelly beans. None of them could believe that jelly beans could be that big. I explained to them that everything is bigger in Texas. [...]

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40 Things I Hope To Do Before I Turn 40

April 11, 2013

There are so many things I want to see and do in my lifetime. I’ve been writing these things down for years and just recently decided to make them in to an official Life List. Of this Life List there are a handful of things I hope to accomplish before I turn 40. I’m not [...]

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Best Hotel Amenities When Traveling with Kids {Guest Post}

April 10, 2013

With so many hotels around the world, sure, there are lots of choices to decide on. From the simplest hotel to the most luxurious and – the weirdest accommodation, travelers will never find it hard looking for a place to stay. For those who are on a tight budget, smaller hotels are suitable options. Meanwhile, [...]

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National Licorice Day is this Friday!

April 9, 2013

I know, I know… there is a “national day” for just about everything. BUT! I have always been a big fan of black licorice (Natural Vines are darn good!) and Red Vines are very popular around here, so I was pretty excited when I was offered some tasty bits of goodness in exchange for helping you [...]

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The Bible Series {DVD and CD giveaway}

April 8, 2013

THE BIBLE, a series shown on HISTORY over four Sundays, culminating on Easter, was created and executive produced by Mark Burnett (The Voice, Survivor, Shark Tank) and Roma Downey (star of Touched by an Angel). A landmark television event, THE BIBLE combines one of the greatest collections of stories ever assembled with live action and state-of-the-art CGI. [...]

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I can’t wait to meet YOU!!

April 4, 2013

Hi, I’m Christine – the crazy mama up there in my header. Yes, all seven of those kiddos are mine – six boys and one girl – and I’ll tell you about them in a minute. First, a bit about me – My husband and I will celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary this summer. We [...]

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7 Reasons to Write {Guest Post}

April 2, 2013

Writing. Does the word scare you or remind you of bad college essays? Or maybe you don’t think you can write. the only writing in your life is to help your children through their homework. If this sounds familiar, then maybe we need to rethink the meaning behind it. Writing is an art form, but [...]

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The Ultimate Blog Party 2013 is just around the corner…

April 2, 2013

What is the Ultimate Blog Party? Well, it is just that — the ultimate place to party and meet new friends, (but no babysitters, airplanes, or tickets necessary.) It is super easy to participate — all you do is write a party post on your site, sharing a bit of what you and your site [...]

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Timmy :: King of the House

April 1, 2013

I was reading through some guest post submissions and found the following, written by Julz last November… Timmy is in the house! It’s so much different when he was not here – which isn’t often. He is the little king of the house! He is growing up so so fast. I am really sad he [...]

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He Is Risen!

March 31, 2013

. THE EASTER SONG -Keith Green Here the bells ringing They’re singing that you can be born again Here the bells ringing They’re singing Christ is risen from the dead The angel up on the tombstone Said He has risen, just as He said Quickly now, go tell his disciples That Jesus Christ is no [...]

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Resurrection Rolls

March 30, 2013

Several years ago, to illustrate Jesus’ death and resurrection, we made Resurrection Cookies. The kids and I had a wonderful time discussing each step, as we remembered the Easter story. We were pleasantly surprised by a hollow cookie as the end result – just like Jesus’ tomb. This year we decided to make Resurrection Rolls. [...]

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It’s Friday, but Sunday’s Coming

March 29, 2013

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The Orange Rhino Challenge {Check-In}

March 28, 2013

Did you take the Orange Rhino Challenge? How have you done? I have managed to mostly stay at 4 and below on Orange Rhino’s Yelling Meter (see below), which is way better than I expected. I have been trying really hard to stay away from the “nasty snap”, “yell”, and “raging scream”. But… I’m human. And [...]